Sunset on the Fraser River
The Neighbourhood
An ethnically diverse neighbourhood within Ontario Street on the west and Knight Street on the east, Sunset extends from 41st Avenue south to the Fraser River in southeastern Vancouver, British Columbia. Like most of southeast Vancouver, the area was once mostly working class, but rising prices everywhere have made the area increasingly popular with young professionals and families no longer able to afford houses on the west side.
Background
Formerly part of the incorporated District of South Vancouver, the neighbourhood became part of Vancouver in 1929. As farmland sloping southward to the river with clusters of homes and villages by the 1860s, when the Fraser River was a full day’s journey to the Granville Townsite on the Burrard Inlet by boat or overland through forest and swamp, Sunset welcomed the advance of Westminster Avenue, now Main Street, south from Mount Pleasant in 1910.
The first immigrants from Punjab arrived in Vancouver in the 1890s. Most of them settled in the area around Main Street and 49th Avenue, and many established restaurants and businesses there. Over the years the Sunset neighbourhood has become for Vancouver’s estimated 160,000 South Asian residents a central assembly point of culture and commerce.
The number of Punjabi speakers increased steadily for decades. It is now the most common language in Sunset. More than one in four, 26 per cent of the Sunset population, in 2006 spoke Punjabi as their first language compared to less than three per cent of the general city population, 21 percent spoke Chinese, and 24 percent English. Businesses, restaurants, and services catering to these communities proliferated along Fraser and Main streets; prominent among them was the Punjabi Market.
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The Punjabi Market
The Punjabi Market is a commercial district and ethnic enclave in a roughly six-block section around Main Street and 49th Avenue. Vancouver is home to more than 200,000 people of Indian and Pakistani descent, nowhere more vibrant than at the Punjabi Market, a world of glittering bangles, flowing saris, and rich curry aromas. The neighbourhood gives visitors a glimpse of South Asian culture on Canada’s Pacific Coast. Shops sell fine silk saris in a rainbow of bright colors and elaborate gowns with thousands of tiny inlaid gems. Bhangra music from Bollywood films pumps out of storefronts. Fine jewelers offer exquisite gold rings, bracelets, and necklaces. In April, the Punjabi Market celebrates Vaisakhi Day, the Sikh New Year, with a colorful parade through the streets attracting thousands of spectators.
Vancouver’s Punjabi Market has been a city fixture for decades, but the 2013 municipal Assessment Roll Report finds the area in financial trouble: “Values here are down about 15 percent as the regional [Indo-Canadian] retail hub continues to shift towards Surrey.” Even Tourism Vancouver says the Punjabi Market is struggling. Once famous for many jewelry stores, the Punjabi Market now displays lots of empty space for lease. Elsewhere across the city, retail property value assessments rise but decline here as businesses relocate to Surrey.
The Punjabi Market Association says the district needs some help from the city, province, and federal governments if it’s going to survive. The Surrey Board of Trade says its city offers lower rents and taxes than does Vancouver.
New Sunset Live MLS Listings
Sunset, Vancouver, BC
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40 E 48TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2098196
$5,288,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2098196
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,244 sq. ft.
Very high end home, must see to appreciate. No mdf used in the house, everything is wood. Central location close to transit, shopping, schools & restaurants. Rough in available to construct a second kitchen on main floor. Great to hold as an investment, owner willing to rent back. 750 sq ft lane way house with a two car garage in the rear. More detailsListed by Amex Broadway West Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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38 W 44TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale in "OAKRIDGE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2303667
$4,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2303667
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,860 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW! TOTAL property consists of 4 KITS, 9 BDRMS & 9.5 BATHS! THOUGHTFULLY designed & built by Woodbine Builders in OAKRIDGE area. Over 4170sf + LANEWAY 686sf. MAIN level (10' clg ht) includes: Office, Full bathroom, LR w/Cozy Gas Fireplace/DR, Family rm w/BI shelves, KIT + Spice/Wok KIT w/SUBZERO /WOLF/ASKO/BLOOMBERG/LG appliances, security video monitor, NEST controls, quartz counters. Skylight/tread-lit staircase to UPPER level (9' clg ht): Mstr bdrm w/huge WI closet + STEAM shower + balcony & 3 more BDRMS ALL w/ENSTE BATHS + WI CLOSETS & LAUNDRY. BSMT:w/2 SEPARATE ENTRIES to: 2 bdrm (8' clg ht) LEGAL ste + Media rm, Spare bdrm + RI's for extra KIT. Sunny S EXPOSED yd feat glass canopy over tiled BBQ deck. LANEWAY HOUSE (8' clg ht & no gable) w/2 bdrm + balc, 1.5 bathrm + storage rm + SINGLE gar + paved parking. A/C MAIN House (#38)=5 bdrms + ofc w/7 baths & LEGAL Ste(#36) =2 bdrm w/1 bath. LANEWAY (#32)=2 bdrms w/1.5 baths. SHORT walk to Oakridge Centre, transit, schools. OPEN Sun OCT 14 (2 to 4) More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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165 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2290745
$4,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2290745
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,015 sq. ft.
Great investment, Marpole Community Plan designated for 6 level with a 2.5 F.S.R. house is in good condition. Value is mostly on land potential development. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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160 W 44TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2309178
$4,488,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2309178
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,746 sq. ft.
DEVELOPERS & INVESTORS – DON’T MISS IT! Designated townhouse development area, potential to land assemble with 168 W44 and 178 W44. Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School catchment. Walk to Oakridge Mall, skytrain, YMCA, Langara College, Sir William Van Horne Elementary School, golf course. Good tenants keeping this solid house immaculately. 3 bedrooms on main floor plus 1 bedroom in basement. Unfinished area for your creative ideas. South facing backyard with lane. Potential for a laneway house. Please DO NOT walk on property. Do Not disturb tenants. Fixed term tenancy until Oct, 31, 2018, then month-to-month. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. and Homeland Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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115 W 46TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2279007
$4,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2279007
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,296 sq. ft.
Fabulous 6 years total 5296 sf (4194 sf+ 1102 sf laneway house) ideal 9 bedrooms family home in a lovely quiet safe location steps to BC's top schools, Oakridge mall and the Canada line, 10 mins to YVR Air port and Downtown, 15 mins to UBC. Some features include air conditioner, and radiant heat. All exterior door with steel frame. 4 suite bedrooms upstairs, two bedrooms legal suite in the basement, and one potential suite. Bright, quiet, functional and spacious floor plan with no space wasted. 9' ceiling on main. Excellent built with Gorgeous materials. Solid built, never lived 1102 sf two bedrooms LANEWAY HOUSE. Open House Oct 20 Sat 2-4 pm More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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139 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: S.W. Marine House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2313114
$3,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2313114
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,660 sq. ft.
DEVELOPMENT POTENIAL - Land assembly possible with 3 neighboring properties being sold separately. Great opportunity under the Marpole Community Plan for possible Condo Development with up 2.5 FSR. Nearby properties have seen assembled and given approval by City of Vancouver for condo development - the potential is here. This site would be located within walking distance to the Canada Line's Marine Dr. Station and Marine Gateway Complex. * all measurements are approximate and please check with own engineer for full development potential. More detailsListed by HomeLife Benchmark Titus Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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153 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2288160
$3,788,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2288160
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,216 sq. ft.
All measurements are approximate, buyers to verify if deemed important. Land assembly potential, under Marpole Community Plan for condo development up to 2.5 FSR. Property sold as land value only. Within walking distance to the Canada Line Marine Dr. Station. Fantastic location. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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122 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2292284
$3,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2292284
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,926 sq. ft.
Land assembly with 116 w 41st av ( 33*129 lot), Steps to Oakridge Centre, Canada Line, Queen Elizabeth park, Eric Hamber Secondary and Van Home Elementary school. Great investment opportunity. Call for more info. More detailsListed by New Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7649 - 7665 MAIN Street in Vancouver: South Vancouver House Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2229942
$3,400,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2229942
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,456 sq. ft.
Duplex Property! and what an amazing location, great mortgage helper or an investment property. Nicely kept home , tenant occupied. Great Mountain view and more. Please do not disturb the tenants. Call Listing agent for details. All offers are welcome. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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133 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2288368
$3,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2288368
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,750 sq. ft.
All measurements are approximate, buyers to verify if deemed important. Land assembly potential, under Marpole Community Plan for condo development up to 2.5 FSR. Property sold as land value only. Within walking distance to the Canada Line Marine Dr. Station. Fantastic location. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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